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Center for Student Diversity

Towson University prepares its students to live, work, and lead in today's constantly
changing world.

Like never before, success—locally, nationally, and globally—is related to one's ability
to lead, incorporate technology, and negotiate differences. It is becoming increasingly
difficult to remain in isolated enclaves with people who are like us. Americans are
slowly recognizing that when we continue to exclude from full participation competent,
capable citizens on the basis of their age, ability, gender, race, ethnicity, religion,
social class, sexual orientation, or national origin, we lose. Towson University,
therefore, is engaged in increasing the diversity among its students, faculty, and
staff; addressing the needs and concerns of its varied populations; and promoting
multicultural learning for all students.

To that end, the Center for Student Diversity (CSD) was established to aid the institution
in its efforts to foster inclusion, collaboration, and relationship building. The
center provides academic, social, and transition support for underserved students
and promotes exchange and dialogue between individuals of diverse backgrounds and
lifestyles.

CSD, housed in the Division of Student Affairs, supports the access and academic success
of historically under-represented groups through programs and services that enhance
the student experience. Currently, the CSD cluster consists of the following units:

Assist the university in the outreach, recruitment, and retention efforts for students
of color and other under-represented populations

Assist the institution in the creation of policies and procedures that address the
interests and concerns of under-represented students

Our staff members hope you will take advantage of the many programs and services offered.
If you recognize a need we have missed, tell us about it. If you want to work with
us to help eradicate bias, discrimination, and intolerance and promote cross-cultural
awareness, dialogue, interaction, leadership, and coalition building, please contact
us. We maintain a warm, welcoming space. Stop by and see us any time. All are invited
to participate in our activities!